Update as of 6:15 p.m.: The tornado warning issues for the area has been extended to 7 p.m. to include St. Hedwig, Santa Clara and New Hedwig east of San Antonio near I-10.
Another tornado warning has been issued for the San Antonio area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the warning for Elmendorf and La Vernia until 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15.
“At 5:34 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Elmendorf, or 10 miles northwest of Floresville, moving northeast at 10 miles per hour,” NWS said.
If you’re in the path of this forecasters are urging residents to seek shelter now.
“Take cover now! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris,” NWS said.
The alert follows a tornado warning issued around 4 p.m. Wednesday and a confirmed tornado that touched down earlier that morning near The Rim and I-10. The tornado left a path of destruction as it went through popular shopping center and even hit residential spaces off UTSA Boulevard.